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This in-depth volume addresses most new methods, devices, and pharmacological approaches to contraception that are available or will be soon, spotlighting the advantages and limitations of various strategies for fertility regulation. Written by more than 25 international specialists in the field, this work: details the uses, risks, benefits, and misconceptions about current contraceptive techniques; considers contraceptives that are presently being introduced, including medical abortifacients and contraceptive implants; describes methods, such as transdermal contraception and contraceptive rings and vaccines, that are in clinical trials to determine their safety and effectiveness for future use; examines controversies in new areas of contraception research; and presents the major problems of world population growth and offers possible solutions for the year 2000. This work is intended for obstetricians and gynaecologists, pharmacologists, internists, endocrinologists, immunologists, cardiologists, rheumatologists, family planning centre personnel, and medical school and postgraduate students in endocrinology and gynaecology. ... Read more

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Concentrating on the clinically relevant, this text thoroughly covers reproductive endocrinology and contraception, but focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. All the available therapies for each condition are presented and where there is more than one treatment, specific recommendations are made. The effectiveness and side effects of contraception are covered and, again, specific recommendations are made. ... Read more

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Good reference
It is great to be able to find older texts that I need for my medical writing. ... Read more

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This volume presents a comprehensive study of fertility control in wildlife. It also has historical interest, as three essays reveal some of the problems associated with hormonal contraception. In addition these esays detail attempts at immunuocontraception and attempts to deliver contraceptives remotely. This is book one of a series of three. ... Read more

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In Advocating for Self, Peggy Matteson gives voice to women who describe the joys and concerns of many years of contraceptive use. The author held open-ended interviews with 40 women who represent contraceptive use for a combined 310 years! These women reveal how, when their contraceptive decisions are looked at as a way for women to advocate for themselves, their choices become clearer and their chosen method of contraception more effective.

Educators, health care providers, and women about to choose a contraceptive method would do well to listen to how these women evaluated their contraceptive choices. They reveal much about choosing a contraceptive method, especially how education and support is needed to make their choices work in real life. Some of the main topics they cover include:

• the process of choosing to actually implement a contraceptive option
• how women explore and choose a contraceptive option
• women's personalizing of pregnancy risk
• the ramifications of contraceptive use and how women deal with them
• how women contend with use-effectiveness
  
  A variety of women readers, nurses, and counselors can find insight in Advocating for Self on decisions surrounding contraceptive use. Its unique focus is specifically suited for those women who are in the process of choosing a contraceptive method or those who may do so in the future.

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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Contraception, published by Thomson Gale on May 8, 2007. The length of the article is 971 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Contraception; Questions to Ask.
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: NWHRC Health Center - Contraception (Pamphlet)
Date: May 8, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: NA

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Human kind has been searching for the ideal contraceptive since the beginning of time. The objective was--and still is--to find a contraceptive that is completely safe, thoroughly effective, socially acceptable, readily reversible, inexpensive, and completely convenient. From oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices to periodic abstinence and male contraception to the latest developments in the field, every form of birth control is covered in this book. Thought provoking and pragmatic, here at last is a comprehensive, intelligent guide to contraception. ... Read more

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The Contraception Sourcebook
This book is a comprehensive review of contraception, past, present, and future. It is well written and organized, in a style that is easy to ingest and with the occasional droll aside. I particularly enjoyed the "History of Contraception" chapter and the provocative chapter entitled "The Current Status of Contraception." There are many misconceptions about contraception. Dr. Connell provides the consumer with important information so they are not misled by the inaccuracies in media reporting. A "must read" for all couples of childbearing age.

The Contraception Sourcebook by Betty Connell
This very enjoyable--and approachable--book helps make sense of the confusing world of contraception. I found myself chuckling in amazement at some of the ways we humans have tried to control childbirth throughout history. The information about today's contraceptive methods is accurate and easy to understand. Highly recommended. ... Read more